Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY4 · Blackpool
271
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
FY6 · Lancashire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 27 vs 271 incidents in February 2026.
Blackpool recorded substantially more crime than Hardhorn and Thornton in February 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 27, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Other theft (4). Blackpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hardhorn and Thornton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 27 vs 271 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Hardhorn and Thornton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hardhorn and Thornton had more Other theft. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 271).